Rebuilding Gaza: A Daunting Task
The Gaza Strip, a 40km long and 11km wide region, is home to approximately 2.3 million people in an area of around 360 square kilometers, comparable to central Sydney.
The consequences of the Israel-Palestine war have been catastrophic, with the United Nations estimating over 67,000 Palestinian deaths and almost 170,000 wounded, as well as 1,200 Israeli deaths and 5,400 injuries since October 7, 2023.
Gaza has been severely damaged, with the United Nations reporting that 83% of all structures and housing units have been damaged in Gaza City, leaving the region in need of more than just financial aid to rebuild.
Gaza needs more than money to rebuild
Author's summary: Gaza faces huge rebuilding challenges.
- 2.3 million people live in the Gaza Strip
- 67,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis have been killed
- 83% of structures and housing units damaged in Gaza City